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G50 HWG

1989 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

43,833 mi
Last recorded43,833 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG50 HWG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 43,833 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 43,565 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 43,326 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 43,097 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 43,097 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Oil Pressure Switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 42,714 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 42,532 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 42,313 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 41,792 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 41,262 miles

nearside front upper suspension arm outer ball joint has slight play

Pass 26 Apr 2016 40,603 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 40,603 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 39,379 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 May 2014 38,482 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 37,572 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 36,747 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 35,471 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 33,621 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 33,107 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 May 2009 33,107 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 31,597 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside front wiper not clearing screen

Fail 8 Apr 2008 31,597 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front wiper not clearing screen

Pass 2 Apr 2007 30,869 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 30,869 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fail 31 Mar 2006 30,190 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise spare wheel flat

Pass 31 Mar 2006 30,190 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise spare wheel flat

How Reliable is the Rover Mini?

Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
876
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
45,631
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 32,036
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 24,016
Steering rack gaiter split 21,375
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 18,460
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 18,348
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G50 HWG is a 1989 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1989 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 56,834 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover Mini fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 32,036 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G50 HWG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 37 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G50 HWG registered?

G50 HWG is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G50 HWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for G50 HWG shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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